ectothermic amphibians

Can An Ectotherm Be A Homeotherm?

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Can An Ectotherm Be A Homeotherm? Some ectotherms can also be homeotherms. For example, some species of tropical fish inhabit coral reefs that have such stable ambient temperatures that their internal temperature remains constant. Can ectotherms be Poikilotherms? Poikilotherms are also known as ectotherms because their body heat is derived exclusively from their external environments.

Can An Ectotherm Be A Heterothermy?

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Can An Ectotherm Be A Heterothermy? Some animals usually considered to be ectothermic/poikilothermic can produce heat mechanically in certain body regions. What are some examples of Heterothermy? Bats and hummingbirds go into what is known as torpor and bears hibernate. Both are examples of heterothermy; where the internal temperature of the animal drops during specific